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Bridging the Digital Divide in Southwestern Ontario |
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When schools, centres and libraries limited access to resources in response to the pandemic, countless students, Indigenous communities and people with little extra means were immediately disconnected from the online world. The pandemic revealed and exacerbated the deep digital divide between those with reliable access to technology and those without, who will struggle to keep learning, working and communicating.
As a Top 100 Recovery Project helping Canada build back better, re//BUILD.IT Community program collects desktops, laptops, and tablets in good condition, refurbishes them, and donates the essential devices to students, Indigenous communities and people with limited income. re//BUILD.IT Community is also reducing the environmental impact of electronic waste in the most effective way by extending the life of computers. If you or someone you know is in need of a computer at home, contact the STEAM Centre team to submit your application. A Program Coordinator will contact you to assess your needs and eligibility. When equipment is ready, you will be contacted to make arrangements for pick-up. |
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We couldn't offer this program without generous technology donations from the community and local businesses. With up to 20 people waiting at anytime, we are always in need of desktop and laptop computers in good condition. Please note regarding data destruction, we use the services of a Certified Information Systems Security Professional to wipe the hard drive of every computer received, but unfortunately cannot provide a certificate of destruction.
If you have technology to donate, please contact us to schedule a time to drop off your donation or to arrange a pickup. |
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re//BUILD.IT Community began with generous funding from the Government of Canada / United Way Elgin Middlesex, Elgin Business Resource Centre, Green Lane Community Trust, County of Elgin, and Kinsmen Club of St. Thomas.
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